Portraits of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as both the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". He wrote approximately 39 plays,154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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